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Why is socialism viewed so negatively in politics and media?

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Vix150 · 08/04/2026 23:37

Why do people not like socialism?

To me it doesn't seem disastrous but it's portrayed in the media as a horrific way for a society to run.

Any thoughts?

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Sillycake · 09/04/2026 00:24

its pritty much how society would need to be, even now with nmw alot of companies are not able to make profits and the cost of living means eventually youll only need a few main large companies for society and then when ai and robots also are largely used for many roles then at some point society does need universial basic income or you have population limits etc

dylexicdementor11 · 09/04/2026 00:16

Media corporations would pay more tax if we had a socialist government - so it’s in their best interest to discourage socialist politicians.

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Vix150 · 08/04/2026 23:48

Batties · 08/04/2026 23:45

People perceive it as a stepping stone to communism. Probably because Karl Marx described it as a transitional stage between capitalism and communism. most of us who support socialism don’t see it as such though.

Really? I didn't know this! Thank you for your answer.

Would you categorise yourself as a socialist? Can I ask what appeals you to it? Really interested!

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Batties · 08/04/2026 23:45

People perceive it as a stepping stone to communism. Probably because Karl Marx described it as a transitional stage between capitalism and communism. most of us who support socialism don’t see it as such though.

Denim4ever · 08/04/2026 23:39

N years of Tories followed by neutral/tepid Starmer can't be forgotten overnight.

Hopefully, we will get a proper socialist govt soon